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AE02 MVJ

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,160 mi
Last recorded104,160 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MVJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,160 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,123 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 97,123 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 84,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 80,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,857 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 76,857 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 70,503 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2012 70,503 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 67,145 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 61,529 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 48,645 miles

faiding on number plates

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,824 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from drive belt area (dry bearing?)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,866 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,830 miles

front brake discs rusty

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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AE02 MVJ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 63,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 MVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE02 MVJ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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